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slayer

[sley-er] / ˈsleɪ ər /


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She developed a reputation as a giant slayer by outcompeting market-leader Intel a decade ago to take the lead in producing central processing units, or CPUs, for personal computers and data centers.

From The Wall Street Journal

They can also be decapitated with a special sword wielded by demon slayers.

From Los Angeles Times

But it’s satisfying to imagine that somewhere in the wilderness, a Goliath slayer is waiting for the right time to strike.

From Salon

Sarah Michelle Gellar, the series’ titular supernatural slayer, confirmed reports this week that a reboot of the beloved series is in the works more than 20 years since its finale.

From Los Angeles Times

Is this secret slayer a cynic who hates the love that Valentine’s Day stands for, or a purist who hates the commericalized extravagance it’s become?

From Los Angeles Times